Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 10 x + 24 } { x ^ { 2 } + 14 x + 48 }$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 10 x + 24 } { x ^ { 2 } + 14 x + 48 }$$

• A) \(- \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 10 x + 24 } { x ^ { 2 } + 14 x + 48 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 10 x + 1 } { 14 x + 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 10 x + 24 } { 14 x + 48 }\)
• D) \(\frac { x + 4 } { x + 8 }\)

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